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"the end result of, so many meetings...and late night diners with no one eating; we sit in corners and sip burnt coffee, count the tiles, upon the ceiling...skip this pretense and cut straight to dying; and don't beg me to keep your eyes from crying. She said so much, without ever parting her lips...it's past 3am and I'm still far from sleep...this is a habit that I can't break; and my only company is, skipping stones."

 

-"Chloroform Perfume" From Autumn to Ashes

This stylised portrait in fragments is the second of my little tributes today. One of the seminal books of the past 30 years was written by a Polish sociologist, exiled from his home country during the Communist crackdown in 1968. Zygmunt Bauman (1925-2017) was a strong advocate for true people's democracy and he was never afraid to speak the truth to power. His subjects ranged on the changing nature of morality in a postmodern society, the brokenness of so many people and their cultures left in the wake of the so-called economic success of globalisation, the rise of anti-Semitism and violence, and how we should deal with strangers.

 

In his book "Life in Fragments" (1995) he wanted to explore ways individuals fragmented by the changing pace of life and the sheer "liquidity" of the postmodern situation could come together and form real social bonds beyond the traditional structures of the nation state or religious and racial identity. Bauman is the sort of writer you'll never sum up in neat quotes. Once you read him you have to engage in his whole argument. But I will leave you with one thought-provoking comment that is particularly apposite during this time of rolling lock downs:

 

"It is because of our loneliness that we open up to the Other and allow the Other to open up to us. It is because of our loneliness (which is only belied, not overcome, by the hubbub of the being-with) that we turn into moral selves. And it is only through allowing the togetherness its possibilities which only the future can disclose that we stand a chance of acting morally, and sometimes even of being good, in the present." (p. 71.

 

One of the final interviews with sociologist Zygmunt Bauman "Social Media are a Trap":

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Roaming around the marina in Redwood City, California. The closed table umbrellas caught my eye. LIFE LOL.

Sometimes we have to stop and make time to do other things. Much as I love spending time in this wonderful Flickr community, I have a few other projects that await my creativity. So, Flickr friends, I will see you in the Spring :)

 

"Time stands still

best in moments

that look suspiciously

like

ordinary life."

~ Brian Andreas

A la espera de sacar algo decente con la digital, voy colgando indecencias analógicas.

 

Mmmmmm heladooo

mainz (rhineland-palatinate, germany)

My Grandson was knocking on the door saying Hey God, You There? It was kinda funny...

Panasonic Lumix G3

Lumix G Vario 12-32mm IS lens

Color of Ideas, Masterpieces from the Center of Pompidou, Paris

After a tour of Loughrigg Tarn in the rain I headed over into Little Langdale and I experienced a miracle, the sun came out...

hello everyone!

 

due to some health concerns, I will be staying in the hospital for some time starting tomorrow, which means no SL for some time as well, so I will be taking a (forced) break.

 

I will try to come back as soon as possible so I can continue creating for everyone. thank you for your understanding and all your support up until this point and hopefully in the future!

 

see you soon!

 

- kenzo gateaux / oyasumi

flower pots

 

Life is good and sweet! *INOJIES* Gallery of Art, Music is good. Concert Hall and Flower Garden. Enjoy your peacefull time.

 

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"Many are stubborn in pursuit of the path they have chosen, few in pursuit of the goal." Friedrich Nietzsche

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Camden Town, London

Expired/Discontinued Kodak Professional T400 CN Film (Process C-41)/Canonet QL-17 G-III

 

Well friends, the Canonet QL-17 G-III I purchased as a gift for my sister came back from Camera Techs looking almost as good as new.

 

Chuck, the technician that worked on this camera did an amazing job. Whatever old foam was left on the camera had turned--with the years and lack of use-- into a black sticky tar that threatened with dislodging and spreading around the guts of the camera, lens, etc.

 

Prior to taking the Canonet in, I tried to remove as much of the gooey matter as possible with a paper towel wrapped index finger, loaded a roll and shot it to see how much light was leaking through. You can see the shots on this Canonet set (about 7 shots prior to this one). It was really bad.

 

In any case, this is the first roll shot post-repair. Tested at all speeds and apertures for the past two days (this photo was taken around 11am this morning, on my way to Matt's at the Market for lunch with friends) and developed about an hour ago at Rite-Aid in White Center. All photos, ALL 24 frames came out.

 

Tomorrow the camera will be sent--along with a brand new Domke Gripper strap I got at Glazer's and a rubberized hooded UV filter (found on eBay, to double up as lens protection)--to my sister all the way to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

 

Before I send the camera to Giselle I'll take a photo of the foam job to share with fellow Canonet lovers and anyone here in Seattle who's been thinking of replacing the foam on a vintage camera such as this one. It is fantastic what skilled hands can do with great little cameras that have been abandoned and forgotten for years and deserve to be used and enjoyed.

 

Gissy, get ready. You are going to love your camera. ;D

 

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1 studio flash 300w + beauty dish + on left of camera and reflector under subject

   

Among the old alleys of Asakusa there are tiny restaurants where the elderly eat mostly. Prices are low and are not equipped to accommodate tourists.

 

Vita semplice

Tra i vecchi vicoli di Asakusa ci sono minuscoli ristoranti dove mangiano soprattutto gli anziani. I prezzi sono bassi e non sono attrezzati per accogliere i turisti.

Loon Point Beach

 

FujiFilm GA645wi Pro

Fuji 45mm f/4.0

Ilford Pan F Plus

Developed with Xtol, stock, 7 Minutes

Epson Perfection V550 Photo Scanner

We had heavy snowfall overnight here in the city, with more expected this evening.

Memorial for the 742 handicaped people of the care facilities Attl and Gabersee close to Wasserburg that were killied by Nazis.

Leitz Summar f:2.0 / 5cm coated(!)

@ f:11

Lens built in 1934

Camera Canon EOS 50D

Exposure 0.004 sec (1/250)

Aperture f/5.6

Focal Length 79 mm

ISO Speed 80

Exposure Bias 0 EV

Flash Off, Did not fire

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